KL Rahul: India's Unsung Hero in Draw Against England

KL Rahul emerged as a pivotal figure in India's Test series draw against England, earning accolades from former all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Praised for his enduring efforts, Rahul faced 328 deliveries in a crucial role that compensated for the absence of batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Manchester match.

Despite the challenge of facing numerous balls, KL Rahul fell short of a century in both innings, notably missing by just 10 runs in his second appearance when he was dismissed by England captain Ben Stokes. Former cricketer Irfan Pathan highlighted Rahul's massive contribution to the match's outcome through his performance across innings.

Rahul's achievements place him in distinguished company, becoming only the second Asian opener after Sunil Gavaskar to score over 500 runs in a Test series in England. With 511 runs in four Tests at a stunning average of 63.87, including two centuries, Rahul's vital contributions solidify his role as a key player in India's squad.

(With inputs from agencies.)